Depression

According to psychiatry.org, Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. This is correct but from somebody who suffers from depression, my definition is a little different.

Depression is:

Not washing your hair for days

Not wanting to socialise

Wanting to stay in bed

Lots and lots of crying

Feeling like you’re not good enough or worthless

Feeling like you’re existing but not living

Not wanting to do the things you normally enjoy

Losing or gaining weight

Just sitting in a dark room

Changes in use of social media( little or lots of use)

Sleeping too little or too much

Bad thoughts

Veryyyy tired

Not talking much or not at all

Feeling more lonely than usual

Craving affection

Anti-depressants

Procrastination

Feeling like no one cares

Can’t concentrate

Can’t make your own decisions

Listening to sad songs to make you even more sad

Feeling overly sad/depressed

Depression is real. It’s not just a phase and it shouldn’t be ignored. Talk to someone about how you are feeling. Depression is diagnosed after suffering from some of the symptoms above fortwo weeksor more. Your mental health is so important. Take care of it and take care of yourself. X